Dear Bandhus,
Enough has been said and done by both the public and the goverment to look after the physical, monetary ,work and pyschological needs of the young immigrants.
With not enough thoughts given by any of us who would be facing the life of a senior citizen soon (remember lot of us do belong to the official baby boomers catogary).
So what would be the impact on age on us.Would we be able to adapt in our older age to the customs and traditions here - will we be able to cope a life in Old age homes.Would our children embrace our culture of looking after their parents or the Canadian culture of "Looking for independence".
I plan to produce a documentary profiling the "Impending psychological impact" on senior immigrants.
As of now am looking for Senior citizens from our community living here in varied conditions - some with children, some empty nesters , some ready to go back.
Also am looking for people to profile in the mid 50-55 years of age group.
Would also appreciate any constructive thoughts that I should include in the film.
Please mail me direct with refences and brief stories of people you know . the mail id is : 
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I am not sure why you want to depend upon your children?
It's worst idea to live together at old age with kids (visit is different thing). Own your home or pay rent and live your life independently.
Dear Rahul,
I do agree with your views.
However its not about what you and I would like to do or what we do. Its about the psychological impact on senior citizens.
As we get older, even the most forward thinking people tend to be drwn towards relegion and family. Most of the time the missing family.
Even in India , nuclear families do exist and ,ostly so in cities and empty nesters are not unheard of (my parents being a part of the statistics) However the extended family (Cousins,brothers ,sisters etc) are always around and this provides a comforting emotional cocoon.
However here in North America.... Most of the first generation immigrants are nearing thier retirment age and as such there is no study to measure the socio or psyo impact on them.
My project is not to meant to decide the right or the wrong way ...just to bring to light what is the impact of immigration in the twilight years .
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Posted on: 03-02-07 11:34:54
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Originally posted by shubi13
Dear Bandhus,
Enough has been said and done by both the public and the goverment to look after the physical, monetary ,work and pyschological needs of the young immigrants.
With not enough thoughts given by any of us who would be facing the life of a senior citizen soon (remember lot of us do belong to the official baby boomers catogary).
So what would be the impact on age on us.Would we be able to adapt in our older age to the customs and traditions here - will we be able to cope a life in Old age homes.Would our children embrace our culture of looking after their parents or the Canadian culture of "Looking for independence".
I plan to produce a documentary profiling the "Impending psychological impact" on senior immigrants.
As of now am looking for Senior citizens from our community living here in varied conditions - some with children, some empty nesters , some ready to go back.
Also am looking for people to profile in the mid 50-55 years of age group.
Would also appreciate any constructive thoughts that I should include in the film.
Please mail me direct with refences and brief stories of people you know . the mail id is :
OK man- way to go!
It is a subject that I myself have been thinking about a lot, more so because I have lived out of India for about 23 years now, most of which was in SE Asia, where both Indians as well as other Asians (Chinese/Malays) live in joint families sort of.
Having come to Canada 6 years ago, I find that bond, and the time available for senior citizens missing a lot and have felt the difference, more so because my mother had stayed with us three brothers in Singapore for about 20 years till she passed away and we were very close to her so much so that after some time she could not spend more than 2-3 months in India. It is not easy to express the difference I see here in North America in a post but would be willing to discuss and elaborate upon it in person.
Also, I know quite a few senior citizens here personally and could help you very well in interviewing them, and making a documentary.
Chandresh
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